Sharks at Golden Knights 4/16/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 9:21 AM ET

The Vegas Golden Knights remain at home on Tuesday with a 2-1 series lead over the San Jose Sharks. The Golden Knights have outscored the Sharks 13-11. Vegas beat San Jose 6-3 on Sunday in their last game. Mark Stone scored a hat trick on Sunday in the Golden Knights win.

Vegas went 25-12-3 on their home ice this season. The Golden Knights average 3.00 goals per game this season which was 3rd best in the NHL. Marc-Andre Fleury will make take his spot between the pipes for the Golden Knights. Fleury made 25 saves in their last game allowing 3 goals. The San Jose Sharks are the #2 seed in the Western Conference and cannot afford another loss on Tuesday. The Sharks have now dropped two straight games including a 5-3 loss on their home ice. San Jose had three players score in their last game. The Sharks went 21-17-3 on the road this season.

Martin Jones will make the start in the net for the Sharks. Jones saw 40 shots on Sunday when they lost 6-3. Jones carries a 2.94 goals against average this season and a .896 save percentage.

Vegas looks to keep their momentum alive in front of their home crowd. The Golden Knights are the #7 seed and are loving the underdog role in this match up. The Sharks are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Vegas. San Jose is 5-13 in their last 18 games as a road underdog of +151 to +200. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win 5-3.

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